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Old Boston police booking photos show James "Whitey" Bulger after an arrest in 1953.
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James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Old Boston police booking photos show James "Whitey" Bulger after an arrest in 1953.

Old Boston police booking photos show James “Whitey” Bulger after an arrest in 1953. (Boston Police Department / Boston Globe)

In this courtroom sketch, prosecutor Fred Wyshak, standing, speaks during closing arguments in the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, right, at U.S. District Court, in Boston on Aug. 5, 2013. A federal prosecutor summed up the government's case by calling Bulger "one of the most vicious, violent and calculating criminals ever to walk the streets of Boston," and urged the jury to convict him of charges that include 19 killings committed during the 1970s and '80s.

In this courtroom sketch, prosecutor Fred Wyshak, standing, speaks during closing arguments in the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger, right, at U.S. District Court, in Boston on Aug. 5, 2013. A federal prosecutor summed up the government’s case by calling Bulger “one of the most vicious, violent and calculating criminals ever to walk the streets of Boston,” and urged the jury to convict him of charges that include 19 killings committed during the 1970s and ‘80s. (Jane Flavell Collins / Associated Press)

This undated surveillance photo released July 8, 2013, by the U.S. Attorney's office at federal court in Boston shows James "Whitey" Bulger, left, with his former right hand man, Kevin Weeks. Weeks took the witness stand at Bulger's racketeering trial and described a double slaying, multiple extortions and drug dealing.

This undated surveillance photo released July 8, 2013, by the U.S. Attorney’s office at federal court in Boston shows James “Whitey” Bulger, left, with his former right hand man, Kevin Weeks. Weeks took the witness stand at Bulger’s racketeering trial and described a double slaying, multiple extortions and drug dealing.  (Associated Press)

This undated black and white photo released by the U.S. Attorney's office and presented as evidence June 19, 2013, during the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger in U.S. District Court in Boston, shows a crime scene where a victim was shot to death in a telephone booth. Bulger, the reputed former head of the mostly Irish American Winter Hill Gang based in south Boston, is accused of playing a role in 19 killings during the 1970s and '80s.

This undated black and white photo released by the U.S. Attorney’s office and presented as evidence June 19, 2013, during the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger in U.S. District Court in Boston, shows a crime scene where a victim was shot to death in a telephone booth. Bulger, the reputed former head of the mostly Irish American Winter Hill Gang based in south Boston, is accused of playing a role in 19 killings during the 1970s and ‘80s. (Associated Press)

This undated black and white photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James "Whitey" Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger in an unknown location. The photo was among several that showed a softer side of Bulger, which prosecutors complained were an attempt to salvage his reputation. Bulger, 83, is charged in a racketeering indictment with playing a role in 19 killings and multiple extortions during the 1970s and '80s when he allegedly led the Winter Hill Gang.

This undated black and white photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James “Whitey” Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger in an unknown location. The photo was among several that showed a softer side of Bulger, which prosecutors complained were an attempt to salvage his reputation. Bulger, 83, is charged in a racketeering indictment with playing a role in 19 killings and multiple extortions during the 1970s and ‘80s when he allegedly led the Winter Hill Gang.  (Associated Press)

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James "Whitey" Bulger on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, shows Bulger with an unidentified woman holding birds in an unknown location.

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James “Whitey” Bulger on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, shows Bulger with an unidentified woman holding birds in an unknown location.  (Associated Press)

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James "Whitey" Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger in an unknown location.

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James “Whitey” Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger in an unknown location.  (Associated Press)

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James "Whitey" Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger with holding a goat in an unknown location.

This undated photo filed in federal court documents in Boston by defense attorneys for James “Whitey” Bulger on July 31, 2013, shows Bulger with holding a goat in an unknown location.  (Associated Press)

A courtroom sketch depicts James "Whitey" Bulger, center, during a pretrial conference June 3 before U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston. Bulger is flanked by his attorneys Henry Brennan, left, and J.W. Carney Jr.

A courtroom sketch depicts James “Whitey” Bulger, center, during a pretrial conference June 3 before U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston. Bulger is flanked by his attorneys Henry Brennan, left, and J.W. Carney Jr. (Jane Flavell Collins / Associated Press)

Boston mobster and fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger worked as an FBI informant throughout the 1980s, providing information about Boston's Angiulo crime family while evading arrest. Bulger had been on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitive list and the agency had offered a $2-million reward for his arrest. Full coverage

Boston mobster and fugitive James “Whitey” Bulger worked as an FBI informant throughout the 1980s, providing information about Boston’s Angiulo crime family while evading arrest. Bulger had been on the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitive list and the agency had offered a $2-million reward for his arrest.
Full coverage  (FBI)

Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, 81, in a booking photo after his arrest Wednesday night in Santa Monica. He had been on the run since 1994. Full coverage

Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger, 81, in a booking photo after his arrest Wednesday night in Santa Monica. He had been on the run since 1994.
Full coverage (WBUR 90.9)

Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger and Catherine Elizabeth Greig in custody.

Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and Catherine Elizabeth Greig in custody. (WCVB-TV)

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago.

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago. (FBI)

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago.

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago. (FBI)

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago.

Bulger, an alleged Boston mobster, was wanted in connection with 19 homicides in addition to numerous other charges. He fled authorities more than 16 years ago. (FBI)

Assistant U.S. Atty. Robert Dougdale talks to reporters outside the Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, where reputed Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was brought before a judge Thursday. Bulger, one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives, was taken into custody Wednesday in Santa Monica.

Assistant U.S. Atty. Robert Dougdale talks to reporters outside the Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, where reputed Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was brought before a judge Thursday. Bulger, one of the FBI‘s 10 most wanted fugitives, was taken into custody Wednesday in Santa Monica.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Law enforcement officials enter the Princess Eugenia Apartments in Santa Monica, where mob boss Whitey Bulger lived

Law enforcement officials enter the Princess Eugenia Apartments in Santa Monica, where mob boss Whitey Bulger lived (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The mailbox for Apartment 303, where James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, lived under the names of Charles and Carol Gasko.

The mailbox for Apartment 303, where James “Whitey” Bulger and his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, lived under the names of Charles and Carol Gasko. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP/Getty Images)

FBI agents investigate the mailbox area of the apartment building in Santa Monica where legendary Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger was arrested Wednesday night. The arrest ended a worldwide pursuit that began when Bulger fled Boston in 1994. The reflections of people standing outside appear on the window at right. Full coverage

FBI agents investigate the mailbox area of the apartment building in Santa Monica where legendary Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger was arrested Wednesday night. The arrest ended a worldwide pursuit that began when Bulger fled Boston in 1994. The reflections of people standing outside appear on the window at right.
Full coverage  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

FBI agents on Thursday carry evidence from the apartment building in Santa Monica where legendary Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger was arrested Wednesday night. Full coverage

FBI agents on Thursday carry evidence from the apartment building in Santa Monica where legendary Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger was arrested Wednesday night.
Full coverage  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

A bag of evidence, held by and FBI agent, contains boxes of ammunition found at the Santa Monica apartment of James "Whitey" Bulger. Police seized about $800,000 in cash and a "fairly big arsenal" of weapons. Full coverage

A bag of evidence, held by and FBI agent, contains boxes of ammunition found at the Santa Monica apartment of James “Whitey” Bulger. Police seized about $800,000 in cash and a “fairly big arsenal” of weapons.
Full coverage  (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

Bob Bernard photographs Bulger's apartment, where the FBI reportedly found several guns and a stash of cash. A Boston native, Bernard was shocked to find out he was living just a block away from the notorious crime boss. Full coverage

Bob Bernard photographs Bulger’s apartment, where the FBI reportedly found several guns and a stash of cash. A Boston native, Bernard was shocked to find out he was living just a block away from the notorious crime boss.
Full coverage  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

FBI officials Steven Martinez, center, and Douglas Price, left, join LAPD Deputy Chief David Doan at a news conference Thursday to announce Bulger's arrest. Full coverage

FBI officials Steven Martinez, center, and Douglas Price, left, join LAPD Deputy Chief David Doan at a news conference Thursday to announce Bulger’s arrest.
Full coverage  (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

FBI investigators in the garage of the apartment building where fugitive James 'Whitey' Bulger and his girlfriend, Catherine Elizabeth Greig, were arrested. Full coverage

FBI investigators in the garage of the apartment building where fugitive James ‘Whitey’ Bulger and his girlfriend, Catherine Elizabeth Greig, were arrested.
Full coverage  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The lobby of the apartment building in Santa Monica. Full coverage

The lobby of the apartment building in Santa Monica.
Full coverage (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Catherine Elizabeth Greig and James "Whitey" Bulger are shown in an image from an FBI video that asked for the public's assistance in capturing the pair. Full coverage

Catherine Elizabeth Greig and James “Whitey” Bulger are shown in an image from an FBI video that asked for the public’s assistance in capturing the pair.
Full coverage  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

FBI agents released photos of James "Whitey" Bulger, who had been missing since 1995. Full coverage

FBI agents released photos of James “Whitey” Bulger, who had been missing since 1995.
Full coverage  (FBI)

A 1995 file photo of fugitive mobster James "Whitey" Bulger. Full coverage

A 1995 file photo of fugitive mobster James “Whitey” Bulger.
Full coverage (FBI)

FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers appears at a news conference next to a poster featuring fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger at the FBI field office in Boston on June 20, 2011. The fugitive was captured Wednesday by FBI agents in Santa Monica. Full coverage

FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers appears at a news conference next to a poster featuring fugitive James “Whitey” Bulger at the FBI field office in Boston on June 20, 2011. The fugitive was captured Wednesday by FBI agents in Santa Monica.
Full coverage  (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press)

On June 20, 2011, the FBI released these photos of James "Whitey" Bulger and his girlfriend, Catherine Greig. Full coverage

On June 20, 2011, the FBI released these photos of James “Whitey” Bulger and his girlfriend, Catherine Greig.
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James "Whitey" Bulger has been linked to 21 murders. For years, he was an FBI informant. He was thought to be traveling with his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, right. Greig also was arrested Wednesday, authorities said, after a tip led FBI agents to a residence in Santa Monica. Full coverage

James “Whitey” Bulger has been linked to 21 murders. For years, he was an FBI informant. He was thought to be traveling with his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, right. Greig also was arrested Wednesday, authorities said, after a tip led FBI agents to a residence in Santa Monica.
Full coverage  (FBI)

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